WVU Sports Archives


YesterdayJuly 11, 2023

Harler welcomes opportunity to play TBT games in Wheeling

The Ohio Valley native will compete close to home in the opening rounds of The Basketball Tournament.

MondayJuly 10, 2023

Huggins releases statement and continues to push for reinstatement as WVU head coach

Correspondence continues between WVU's and Huggins' legal teams regarding the June resignation.

WVU’s Carlson Reed gets call from the Pirates in Rd. 4 of the MLB Draft; Braden Barry taken in Rd. 8

With the 104th pick, Reed is the top WVU selection over the last five seasons.

SundayJuly 9, 2023

WVU secures commitment from Florida State transfer guard Jeremiah Bembry

Bembry is the first commitment to WVU since Josh Eilert was named head coach two weeks ago.

SaturdayJuly 8, 2023

Huggins demands reinstatement as WVU men’s basketball head coach

Huggins claims that he never resigned from his position following his DUI arrest in June.

Long hopes past TBT experience proves beneficial in third year coaching Best Virginia

James Long will coach Best Virginia for a third straight summer and says he's looking to be more hands-on defensively.

FridayJuly 7, 2023

WVU hoops postpones Italy trip to summer of 2024

Interim head coach Josh Eilert describes decision as 'best course of action.'

ThursdayJuly 6, 2023

Okonkwo picks North Carolina, becomes fourth WVU player to depart following coaching change

Okonkwo is the third forward to leave the Mountaineers over the last two weeks, including the second in as many days.

3 Guys Before The Game – Nathan Adrian Visits (Episode 471)

Nathan Adrian looks back and ahead in a professional basketball career that has sent him around the world.

West Virginia picked last in Big 12 Media Preseason Poll

Texas chosen No. 1 in new-look 14-team league.

WednesdayJuly 5, 2023

Perez enters transfer portal; Wague commits to Alabama

Since Bob Huggins' resignation, six WVU players have entered the portal, three of which have settled on new schools.

MondayJuly 3, 2023

Joe Toussaint to leave WVU, will commit to rival school Tuesday

Toussaint averaged 9.4 points per game in his lone season with the Mountaineers.

Huggins waives case, sets up August arraignment

Former WVU men's basketball coach Bob Huggins was in court Monday morning for the first time since his DUI arrest on June 16.

3 Guys Before the Game – A visit with Cam Thoroughman (Episode 470)

Cam Thoroughman uses his basketball career as a roadmap to career success.

SundayJuly 2, 2023

Da’Sean Butler and Jordan McCabe added to WVU coaching staff

Josh Eilert has completed his staff a week after being named WVU head coach.

FridayJune 30, 2023

Baker admits ‘difficult days’ on the job, but remains grateful to lead WVU athletic department

Wren Baker has been tasked with finding new head coaches for both Mountaineer basketball programs over his first six months as Director of Athletics.

WednesdayJune 28, 2023

Huggins’ influence on Eilert not lost, but Baker doesn’t foresee a return for Hall of Fame coach

West Virginia Director of Athletics Wren Baker believes Bob Huggins is focused on getting healthy and says there could be an opportunity for him to assume an ambassador role down the line.

TuesdayJune 27, 2023

Although unknowns remain, Eilert maintains positive approach while trying to make most of opportunity

Josh Eilert is unsure what West Virginia's roster will look like for the upcoming season in which he serves as interim head coach. One thing Eilert is sure of — his new title presents quite an opportunity.

MondayJune 26, 2023

Okonkwo becomes latest addition to portal

Okonkwo became the Mountaineers' second frontcourt player to enter the portal Monday.